Supplier Talk
Communicate with a Supplier
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🎧 Read/Listen first
I work in the construction industry. I produce excavators. I need to talk to my supplier about delivery. The supplier helps me with logistics. I ask about the delivery date. I want to know if the parts are ready. Communication is important for my work.
⚡ Learning goals
- Understand supplier communication
- Ask about delivery dates
- Use simple logistics vocabulary
🔑 Key language
- What is the delivery date? I ask, 'What is the delivery date?'
- Are the parts ready? I say, 'Are the parts ready?'
- I need help with logistics. I tell my supplier, 'I need help with logistics.'
🌍 Global comprehension
AI writing analysis
Task: Write about a question you can ask a supplier.
Use simple sentences.
Success criteria: Clear question about delivery or parts.
- delivery
- supplier
- parts
- simple questions
✍️ Vocabulary
🧠 Flashcards interactives
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⚙️ Rules & Grammar
🟣 Using Simple Questions
Rule:
You can ask simple questions to get information. Start with 'What', 'When', or 'Are'.
- What is the delivery date?
- Are the parts ready?
- Using long questions → Keep questions short.
- Not using question words → Use 'What' or 'When'.
🟣 Talking About Logistics
Rule:
Logistics means how things are delivered. You can say you need help with logistics.
- I need help with logistics.
- Logistics is important for delivery.
- Not using 'logistics' correctly → Use it when talking about delivery.
- Confusing logistics with other terms → Remember logistics is about delivery.
🟣 Using 'I need'
Rule:
You can say 'I need' to ask for help. It shows what you want.
- I need help with delivery.
- I need information about parts.
- Not saying what you need → Always say what you need.
- Using 'I want' instead of 'I need' → Use 'I need' for help.
🟣 Asking About Parts
Rule:
You can ask if parts are ready. Use 'Are the parts ready?'
- Are the parts ready?
- When will the parts arrive?
- Not using the correct question form → Use 'Are' for yes/no questions.
- Making questions too long → Keep questions simple.
🧩 Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
I need to ask my supplier about delivery. Are the parts ready?
Why this matters:
This language helps you communicate clearly with suppliers.
Verb & Adjective Pack:
Use these phrases to ask about delivery and parts.
AI oral analysis
Oral task: Write a question for your supplier.
Use simple words and sentences.
Success criteria: Clear question about delivery or parts.
- delivery
- supplier
- parts
- simple questions
🚀 Quick challenge
Listen to the model, repeat aloud, then retry to improve your score.
AI Conversation Mission
You are talking to your supplier about delivery.
- Ask about the delivery date.
- Inquire if the parts are ready.
- Request help with logistics.
Use clear questions.